Frontiers in Tropical Diseases (2023) 2023 (4 - 1035273)
Sangwoo Seok, Camellia D. Raz, Julianna H. Miller, Ashley N. Malcolm, Maya D. Eason, Ana L. Romero-Weaver, Bryan V. Giordano, Christopher M. Jacobsen, Xiaodi Wang, Omar S. Akbari, Robyn Raban, Derrick K. Mathias, Eric P. Caragata, Adam E. Vorsino, Joanna C. Chiu and Yoosook Lee (2023)
Arboviral disease outbreaks, Aedes mosquitoes, and vector control efforts in the Pacific
Frontiers in Tropical Diseases 2023 (4 - 1035273)
Abstract: Recurring outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases, like dengue, in the Pacific region represent a major biosecurity risk to neighboring continents through potential introductions of disease-causing pathogens. Aedes mosquitoes, highly prevalent in this region, are extremely invasive and the predominant vectors of multiple viruses including causing dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. Due to the absence of vaccines for most of these diseases, Aedes control remains a high priority for public health. Currently, international organizations put their efforts into improving mosquito surveillance programs in the Pacific region. Also, a novel biocontrol method using Wolbachia has been tried in the Pacific region to control Aedes mosquito populations. A comprehensive understanding of mosquito biology is needed to assess the risk that mosquitoes might be introduced to neighboring islands in the region and how this might impact arboviral virus transmission. As such, we present a comprehensive review of arboviral disease outbreak records as well as Aedes mosquito biology research findings relevant to the Pacific region collected from both non-scientific and scientific sources.
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Database assignments for author(s): Adam Eric Vorsino, Yoosook Lee
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
population dynamics/ epidemiology
general biology - morphology - evolution
